The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2018

But Pauline, today you have for us five ways to amp up STEM in middle school. At the middle school level, teachers tend to become more isolated as content experts, and in order to make your STEM activities more powerful and engaging, I would highly recommend that you connect in any way possible with those expert colleagues.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2019

Subscribe to the Show Stacey Roshan – Bio as Submitted Stacey Roshan @ buddyxo is the Director of Innovation & Educational Technology at Bullis School and author of Tech with Heart: Leveraging Technology to Empower Student Voice, Ease Anxiety, & Create Compassionate Classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Nicholas Provenzano – Bio as Submitted Nicholas Provenzano is the Technology Coordinator and Makerspace Director at University Liggett School in Michigan. He is also an author, maker space builder, international keynote speaker, and consultant. He has been recognized as the Technology Teacher of the Year by MACUL and ISTE.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. While one project doesn’t have to be all five, this project is bridging the gap between technology and creativity! Refer Your Friends to Enter. For referring a public school teacher, you will be entered for a chance to win.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 29, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I plan on providing sessions that integrate PBL with STEM, Makers, Differentiated Instruction, Inquiry, Deeper Learning, and Technology Integration. Check out my Booking Page.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff: Ah, yeah… So I’m using Minecraft Education Edition in my technology classroom with my students. It’s all about technology. Jeff: So one of the things I did with science this year was I worked very closely with the other teachers and what they were doing in their normal classroom versus technology. We know kids these days.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2018

Vicki: Today we’re talking with Micah Brown @mbrownedtech , an Instructional Technology Specialist in Kansas. OK, so let’s say that I’m a teacher and I’m not super comfortable with technology. Now back in December you did the Gingerbread STEM Community in Maker Space. Gingerbread STEM Community Challenge.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Steve Jobs said in his final Apple keynote introducing the iPad 2, “It’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the result that makes our heart sing.”. In this case, we asked teachers to specifically choose math or science because we wanted to do a STEM-to-STEAM arts integration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Use the playground versus playpen metaphor when we’re encountering technologies for early childhood. The playpen types of technologies are safe — that’s what a playpen is good for, it’s a safe environment. 6 How important is the tactile piece when it comes to technology? That’s very different from a programming language.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’s educational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology. I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Hope to see you there!

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 31, 2017

They took reference photos, measured the real distances, and then built all of the buildings to scale. This same principle is also embraced by the maker movement, which emphasizes the importance of being able to quickly build prototypes or whatever you can imagine, then rebuild and iterate until you are happy. He holds an Ed.M.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

This contest challenges public school students in grades 6-12 to address a local community issue using their STEAM skills (science, technology, engineering arts, and math). This contest is a fantastic way of helping your students use their skills to improve the world and win technology equipment for your school. Solve problems and win.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 8, 2017

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. W137: Beyond the Initial Technology Shine: Developing Lessons that Promote 21st Century Skills and Significant Content (1/2 day Workshop). C206: PBL, STEM, and Makers Dewey Meets Technology: What Will You Do?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2017

He is an expert in STEAM and STEM and science. Carol: I think sometimes second grade teachers are scared to let [go of] control of their classrooms, and also the technology, thinking that their [students] are too young to do it. Second graders are amazing in technology. The Biggest Heartbreak of 2nd Grade Teachers.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Wednesday, September 17th at 7pm ISTE Webinar: 10 Classroom Tools for the Maker Movement , Discover the maker movement and find out how to harness its power to bring new tools and technology for hands-on learning to all grades and content areas – especially STEM and STEAM. Tune in live at [link] or [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. Technology is expensive. And so they basically were learning to use the technology themselves, which is what they’re going to have to do for the rest of their lives. Other Resources: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

OK, well, educators, just remember that you can use technology in any classroom. You can use technology in any classroom. I love using technology in the classroom and believe computer literacy is as important to this generation as reading literacy was to previous generations. Vicki: Awesome. That’s amazing. Thanks, Santha!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

If you’re selected as a finalist, you’ll win technology and prizes to help your STEAM project come to reality. My colleague Julie Graber @ jgraber and I created a technology integration protocol. Who gets to pick the technology? Who’s the primary user of the technology? Go to coolcatteacher.com/samsungsolve to learn more.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2018

an emphasis on STEAM (science-technology-engineering-art-math). The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Contact us about the show: [link]. Transcribed by Kymberli Mulford kymberlimulford@gmail.com. Bio as submitted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

Each nominee and nominator will be entered to win a classroom technology package. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students, peers or community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

Mary: I think that just comes with technology. So, what’s your pep talk to teachers for utilizing this type of immersive technology? We spend a lot of time gnashing our teeth over using technology as, “Oh, I have to INSERT that into my curriculum. Are there any mistakes we can avoid? Mary: Oh goodness, yes! Vicki: (laughs).

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

In my Computer Science course, my students have been studying the convergence of technology. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Their current project is to create a commercial as if a predicted convergence already exists.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started. He is in the San Francisco Unified School District as a Learning Integration Designer, and he does it with digital technology. Enjoy this fun, free tool. Listen Now. Enhanced Transcript.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

It mixes all aspects of STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math–and sprinkles it with imagination for an exploration of “what if.”. Here’s a suggested donation list of STEM essentials. Their blog and website provides free STEM resources and support ideas. No excuses. Keep it simple.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2018

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

I also have two green walls in my studio technology office area. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Joe: This was such a big hit with our five language arts teachers that they got their own green screen. They can shoot anywhere.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. It’s been really cool, It’s been really interesting. Vicki: Steve, do you have any favorite tools that you like for the K-6 crew? Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

She also likes that while kids are exploring they’re working together, helping each other and building a visual reference point. We’re seeing that making really helps kids with that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) piece of things if that’s something they’re excited about,” Vanderwerff said.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Print collections are giving way to digital : Reference collections and certain nonfiction areas are especially prone to shrinkage. The action in our huge open technology wing engaged kids in robotics and coding and CAD and now, 3D printing. We did not need dedicated space for STEM in the library. Knowledge Quest maker posts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Now, he has a non profit 212 STEAM labs , but he also works with his whole district to help everyone be amazing in STEAM and with technology. STEM Idea #1: Teach with Passion. Although we’re talking STEAM here, remember that it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. So, Aaron, what is our first way?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2018

She’s been in education or 33 years, but for 21 years she’s been helping so many of us with our professional development, keynoting our conferences, speaking, and encouraging us to really use technology in the classroom. The high school students walked down the street, and they did an afternoon STEM collaboration. Vicki: Oh, I love it!

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

This week I’ll be sharing the 7 Pedagogical Shifts That Make Interactive Displays a Key to a Student-Centered Classroom on the Cool Cat Teacher blog sponsored by SMART Technologies. Note from Research Assistant, Dr. Lisa Durff : Research has shown that technology engages and increases academic achievement of students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I think the course has to be tailored to your school’s needs and to what your school has access to as far as technology goes. But a lot of students went past that and wanted to use the technology. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

We have a frank conversation about technology and a win in the National 4H Competition as a result of some apps he made in my class. How is Technology Changing Schools? You have to come together and make this big project using technology, work together as a group and make something that is successful. Brent has come a long way!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 8, 2018

Each nominee and nominator will be entered to win a classroom technology package. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students, peers or community.

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User Generated Education

JULY 7, 2016

Maker Movement: The maker movement, as we know, is the umbrella term for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers, a convergence of computer hackers and traditional artisans. Why the Maker Movement Is Important to America’s Future ). The Maker Movement Is About the Economy, Stupid ).

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Maker Movement: The maker movement, as we know, is the umbrella term for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers, a convergence of computer hackers and traditional artisans. Why the Maker Movement Is Important to America’s Future ). The Maker Movement Is About the Economy, Stupid ).

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